You are provided with an ammeter, a resistor, key, metre bridge, and other necessary apparatus.

i. Connect a circuit as shown in the diagram above.

ii. Close the key and use the jockey to make contact with AB at N such that AN = d = 25cm

iii. Read and record the ammeter reading.

iv. Evaluate 1\(^{-1}\).

v. Repeat the procedures for values of d = 35cmm, 50cm, 65cm and 80cm. In each case, record I and determine 1\(^{-1}\)

vi. Tabulate your results.

vii. Plot a graph with log on the vertical axis and d on the horizontal axis.

viii. Determine the slope, s of the graph.

ix. State two precautions taken to obtain accurate results.

(b)i. Use your graph to determine the value of d = l = 1.5A.

ii. State two factors that affect the resistance of a wire.